Russian shelling of Kharkiv region killed two elderly people in Novoplatonivka and wounded 12 people in Kharkiv. Residential buildings, non-residential buildings and cars were damaged.
There were 197 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and over 4,000 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and kamikaze drones.
There were 167 combat engagements in the frontline, 53 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy remains highly active, trying to advance in the vicinity of several settlements.
On the night of October 20, Russian troops struck Kharkiv, injuring 12 people. Residential buildings, garages, gas stations, and cars were damaged, and electricity was cut off in some areas.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Kharkiv, 9 people were injured, including one child. Gas stations, service stations, residential buildings and power lines were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity.
In Kharkiv, 4 people were preliminarily injured in explosions. The enemy dropped anti-aircraft missiles on the city, which resulted in three districts being hit, some of which had problems with electricity supply.
There were explosions in Kharkiv, as reported by the mayor Igor Terekhov. He urged residents to be careful, as the city was attacked by enemy guided bombs.
In the village of Novoplatonivka, Borivska community, Kharkiv region, terrorists attacked a private house. The attack killed an elderly couple who were in the house.
The enemy conducted 7 air strikes on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, using 17 combat aircraft.
There are still 5100 civilians in Kupyansk community. The enemy is constantly attacking civilian and critical infrastructure, making it difficult to provide assistance and evacuate the population.
On the night of October 20, enemy troops attacked the Kharkiv region. Private houses and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv, Dergachi, and Solonitsynivka community, but there were no casualties. 273 people were evacuated.
An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, as reported by Mayor Igor Terekhov. Specialized services arrived at the scene to examine the site of the arrival of a guided aerial bomb.
There were 138 combat engagements at the front, including 50 in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in different directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas, but failed in many attempts.
The President of Ukraine announced the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among those released are Azov fighters, defenders of Mariupol and other regions, and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych.
Over the last day, 202 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, made over 3,500 attacks, and used 1,400 kamikaze drones.
Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.
There were 195 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy attacked most actively in the Kurakhove (55 attempts) and Pokrovske (34 attacks) sectors, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the offensive.
In Kharkiv region, the SBU detained a 23-year-old russian military intelligence agent who was collecting intelligence on Ukrainian troops. The man faces life in prison for high treason and actions against the constitutional order.
Russian troops shelled two districts of the Kharkiv region. At night, a Lancet drone struck the Kharkiv-Bohodukhiv-Okhtyrka highway, setting a car on fire. One man was killed by an explosive device.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, of which 80 were shot down by air defense forces. Up to 10 drones are still in the airspace of central Ukraine, 44 have been lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.
Over the last day, 210 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 62 air strikes and over 4060 attacks, losing 1530 people.
The General Staff reports 191 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 90 attacks.
Over 120 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, with the occupants continuing to use aviation and anti-aircraft guns.
Russian attacks damaged power facilities in Donetsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. There were blackouts, but most of the damage has been repaired.
A 37-year-old local resident who collected data on the location of Ukrainian troops for the fsb was detained in Kharkiv region. The suspect faces life in prison for high treason.
Ukrainian forces regained positions near Liptsy in the Kharkiv region. At the same time, the enemy advanced near New York, Katerynivka, Selidove and Novoselidivka, and 112 combat engagements were recorded at the front.
There were 112 combat engagements in the frontline, 46 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and fired at Ukrainian troops' positions.
An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city.
Ukrainian defense forces are repelling numerous attacks by Russian occupants in various sectors. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy made 42 attempts to break through.
In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers exposed a 33-year-old construction worker who worked for the FB site. He was transmitting information about the location of Ukrainian troops and the consequences of rocket attacks on the city.